The redirection list index passed in register BX is obtained with Function 5FH Subfunction 02H (Get Redirection List Entry).Obtains the printer setup string for a particular network printer. This function call is only available when Microsoft Networks is running.
Call with:
AH = 5EH
AL = 03H
BX = redirection list index
ES:DI = segment:offset of buffer to receive setup string
Returns:
If function successful
Carry flag = clear
CX = length of printer setup string
ES:DI = address of buffer holding setup string
If function unsuccessful
Carry flag = set
AX = error code
Notes:
The redirection list index passed in register BX is obtained with Function 5FH Subfunction 02H (Get Redirection List Entry).
See also Int 21H Function 5EH Subfunction 02H, which is used to specify a setup string for a network printer.
Example:
Get the setup string for this network node associated with the printer designated by redirection list index 2.
setup db 64 dup (?) ; receives setup string
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mov ax,5e03h ; function & subfunction
mov bx,2 ; redirection list index 2
mov di,seg setup ; address of buffer
mov es,di
mov di,offset setup
int 21h ; transfer to MS-DOS
jc error ; jump if function failed
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